Chapter 78

Laura’s P.O.V.

What?

A substitute player?

Christ on a bike, what the hell was going on here?

I had expected a cunning scheme or at least some sort of retaliation, but this one. eighty–degree turn in Leo’s personality took me by surprise. He became a saint in such a

short time.

The identical indifference on his face was gone, replaced by the gentleness of harmony. He

looked like Buddha while saying.

“You know that my ice hockey is everything for me, and the clear balance between my personal and professional life will take it to new heights this season.

However, I wish to repent, repaying you by sacrificing my stardom and fame.

You can treat me like an overlooked player for no matter how long you want.”

He ripped the papers of our former contract into two, bowing his head.

“Please give me a chance, Laura. I owe you big. Only you can be my salvation.”

I had dealt with cold Leo, loving Leo, egoistic, rude, and cheater Leo. But this modest Leo was over the cap, I couldn’t give him a befitting answer at once.

“I appreciate your willingness, Mr. Leo!”

Keeping my tone firm, I tried to sound nonchalant and got up.

“You took the initiative to voice your thoughts. Good!

I will think about it and get back to you later.”

Chapter 78

of the restaurant, this bitter end to my delightful evening ruined my mood. Henry followed me shortly after paying the bill, he was fuming

give him hope,

the car at full speed, Henry banged his fist on the

eyes, Laura. You were like the walking dead after that

you from me once, I won’t spare

escalated quickly, converting into death threats.

to relax.

with her goons and left me in the forest to die. I was only able to send her to jail because

stay calm and don’t try anything stupid. We

that Leo would resume his silly yet annoying tricks to pursue me like before. But this time, he changed his course of

Henry, moving around him 24/7, his desperate attempts to curry favor with him enraged

of

with that

my office, Henry yelled at the top

using his connections with Mom and Dad to interfere in my business.

my

explained the recent issues at work. I gasped as he demanded.

the lawyers and cancel this contract now. We shouldn’t have any

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at alla

of cold water and said, pointing out a severe issue,

check the security cameras? Did Leo steal anything

guess of any dirty trick

are so

CCTV Footage and report to him

possible.

assistant’s report was really eye–opening

didn’t touch any documentation or laptop, but our consignment is shipped

“Oh, really?”

he was instantly curious to know more.

how did

multiple legal and quality issues.

a

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